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Mantis Handling Questions (second mantis, I want to do this right)
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<blockquote data-quote="FleshOdium" data-source="post: 267882" data-attributes="member: 7371"><p>I recently lost my very first mantis "Frost". Whom was a ghost mantis. Old age got him, but being a beginner I had no idea what the tell tale signs of ageing was in mantids, so with a distraught outlook and assumption I'd never again own another mantis a forum user here (Sally) gave me some hope and confidence and offered me a new mantis baby. So I'm diving in again and hoping for an even more enriching experience with this little girl or guy when it arrives.</p><p></p><p>To the question! I didn't really touch my ghost often due to being so used to owning a turantula, and in that hobby holding a spider isn't highly suggested. Thus I let him Frost be for most of his life. But I have noticed many people hold their mantids, even so much as let them out to roam. I'd like to do this for my new baby. Grow a really strong bond. But I just need to know when is ok to start handling one, if there is a size you should wait to hold them at, or if you can start when they are small. I would also like to know how to properly handle them as well as convince them to get on you with minimal stress put on the insect.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the help, and so far the really welcoming community.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FleshOdium, post: 267882, member: 7371"] I recently lost my very first mantis "Frost". Whom was a ghost mantis. Old age got him, but being a beginner I had no idea what the tell tale signs of ageing was in mantids, so with a distraught outlook and assumption I'd never again own another mantis a forum user here (Sally) gave me some hope and confidence and offered me a new mantis baby. So I'm diving in again and hoping for an even more enriching experience with this little girl or guy when it arrives. To the question! I didn't really touch my ghost often due to being so used to owning a turantula, and in that hobby holding a spider isn't highly suggested. Thus I let him Frost be for most of his life. But I have noticed many people hold their mantids, even so much as let them out to roam. I'd like to do this for my new baby. Grow a really strong bond. But I just need to know when is ok to start handling one, if there is a size you should wait to hold them at, or if you can start when they are small. I would also like to know how to properly handle them as well as convince them to get on you with minimal stress put on the insect. Thanks for the help, and so far the really welcoming community. [/QUOTE]
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